California relies on truckers to ensure the state's economy thrives. Yet the substantial number of truckers on the road results in high numbers of fatal truck driving accidents. Additionally, each year more than 3,000 truck accidents cause personal injuries. Becoming...
Taking prescription or over-the-counter medications can impact your ability to drive on California highways safely. Yet, many drivers self-report that they have taken these medications in the last 30 days and continued to drive. Medicines that can impair driving Many...
Semi-trucks drive on public roadways across California, and many drivers of smaller vehicles come in proximity to tractor-trailers. Unfortunately, there are many instances of collisions between semi-trucks and cars. Therefore, drivers should be cautious when...
Head injuries are among the more common ailments that you may experience in the aftermath of a car accident. In some cases, symptoms of head injuries such as pain or swelling may present right away. However, they may also be present several hours or days after a...
When truck drivers perform long haul into and throughout California, they may suffer from fatigue. A tired truck driver could run into trouble staying alert behind the wheel, increasing the risks of collisions. Considering the mass and weight of these vehicles, a...
When it comes to motor vehicle accidents in California, several factors can determine the severity of the accident, including speed, road conditions, driver behavior and vehicle type. One question often arises is whether cars or motorcycles are more dangerous on the...
Speeding is one of the most common reasons for motorcycle accidents in California, but they're not the only type of accident. Low sider and high sider accidents happen when the bike comes out from under the rider. These accidents result when tires lose traction with...
You'll typically find motorcycles and cars traveling alongside one another on California roads. With that in mind, you might have heard to watch out for motorcyclists due to a target fixation problem. As it turns out, target fixation isn't only something motorcyclists...
Deadly pedestrian accidents are becoming worryingly common in the Golden State. According to figures released by the California Office of Traffic Safety, pedestrians made up more than a quarter of the state’s traffic accident fatalities in 2020. The data also reveals...
California has the most registered motorcycles of any state, so the two-wheelers maintain a significant presence on the road. Like cars, motorcycles may become involved in collisions. Whether or not the motorcyclist is at fault varies, but the motorcyclist often...
